Break Forth Fully Alive

Mercy is the practice of extending compassion instead of judgment. How do we love mercy when confronted with the evil actions of a sex trafficker or a child abuser? Come learn how to lead in the love of mercy through a hurting and unjust world.

Whatever your age, now is the time to begin learning the skills you will need when you get married. Gary will help you learn how to have a healthy dating relationship and make a wise decision about marriage.

We often fall into the temptation of thinking we have all the answers. Yet God asks us to "walk humbly". Dig into the joy of partnering with those trapped in poverty and allowing them to lead, as we listen, support and "walk humbly" with them.

Islam is growing rapidly, yet many Christians know little about Islam and often our reaction is fear. What do Muslims believe and why? How does Islam differ from Christianity? How can we begin having effective conversations with our Muslim friends, colleagues or classmates?

When Phil set out to journal one year of living the truth, he had no idea that hilarity would ensue. Hear what happens when Phil does his level best to always tell the truth. You might even take your own truth dare.

Grace. Nothing is more beautiful and yet nothing more scandalous. Although the church has always sung about God's amazing grace, for many, the unmerited favour of God remains a mystery. So what exactly is God's grace? How does it go from a bunch of theology to a truth that can revolutionize my life?

What If God designed marriage to make us holy more than to make us happy? Focus on building a spiritually intimate marriage, the role of sexual intimacy in Christian marriage and the role of marriage in teaching us how to love according to Christ's command.

How can we reconcile the God of the Bible with a world of evil and suffering? How can we help people for whom this question is an obstacle to faith? Come, gain a firm foundation.

Even in the best of relationships, all of us make mistakes. We do and say things we later regret and hurt the people we love most. So we need to make things right. But simply saying you're sorry is usually not enough.

In this session, #1 New York Times bestselling author Gary Chapman unveils new ways to effectively approach and mend fractured relationships. Even better, you'll discover how meaningful apologies provide the power to make your friendships, family, and marriage stronger than ever before.

This Message will help you . . .

• Cool down heated arguments
• Offer apologies that are fully accepted
• Rekindle love that has been dimmed by pain
• Restore and strengthen valuable relationships
• Trade in tired excuses for honesty, trust, and joy

Break Forth Ministries presents John Ortberg. John is one of the best-selling Christian authors of all time. He is an inspiring speaker and the senior pastor of Menlo Park Presbyterian Church in the San Francisco Bay Area. Prior to joining MPPC, John served as teaching pastor at Chicago's Willow Creek Community Church. His many books include The Life You've Always Wanted and The Me I Want To Be. johnortberg.com For more information on our ministry events, resources and Holy Land tours, visit www.breakforthministries.com